Phone: (615) 793-3224
La Vergne has a wide variety of recreational programs and activities for residents of all ages.
See the Highlights:
Ball Park Opening Day 2011 Annual Egg Hunt 2011 Patriotic Picnic in the Park
Highlights from the 2011 Parade of Lights
Greenway
The City of La Vergne is actively building a Greenway in conjunction with Smyrna. Click the links below to see the master plan. (Please note some files may take some time to open due to their size.)
La Vergne-Smyrna Greenway Master Plan Cover Page
La Vergne-Smyrna Greenway Master Plan Table of Contents
La Vergne-Smyrna Greenway Master Plan Executive Summary
La Vergne-Smyrna Greenway Master Plan Section 1
La Vergne-Smyrna Greenway Master Plan Section 2
La Vergne-Smyrna Greenway Master Plan Section 3
La Vergne-Smyrna Greenway Master Plan Section 4
La Vergne-Smyrna Greenway Master Plan Section 5
La Vergne-Smyrna Greenway Master Plan Section 6
La Vergne-Smyrna Greenway Master Plan Section 7
La Vergne-Smyrna Greenway Master Plan Section 8
La Vergne-Smyrna Greenway Master Plan Section 9
La Vergne-Smyrna Greenway Master Plan Appendix A
La Vergne-Smyrna Greenway Master Plan Appendix B
La Vergne-Smyrna Greenway Master Plan Appendix C
Parks
The La Vergne Parks and Recreation Department currently has five parks in its system. The parks are located throughout La Vergne.
Interested in scheduling use, see the links below.
Building Reservation Policy and Procedures
Parks and Recreation Pavilion Policy
Facility Use Acknowledgement and Agreement
Veteran’s Memorial Park
The main park in the city is Veterans Memorial Park, located at 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive. Consisting of eight baseball fields, a football/soccer field, basketball court, tennis court, in-line hockey rink, skate park and two pavilions, plus an exercise area, walking trails and playground, the park sits on 55 acres in the center of town.
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Mankin Park
Neighborhood parks also exist within the city. There’s Mankin Park, located on 124A Mankin Street off Jefferson Pike, which has one pavilion and a playground area, plus walking trail.
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Heritage Valley Park
Heritage Valley Park, located at 171 Fergus Road in La Vergne, consists of nine acres of green space used for soccer and flag football, two programs in which the Department coordinates with the North Rutherford YMCA.
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Bicentennial Park
Bicentennial Park, located next to City Hall at 5091 Murfreesboro Road has one acre of green space, one baseball and one softball field and a pavilion.
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Lake Forest Park
Lake Forest Park, located at 401 Holland Ridge Drive in the Lake Forest subdivision, consists of five acres. With a police substation located outside the park, the area includes two pavilions at this point. Future plans include a walking trail and playground.
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Brookside Park
Brookside Park is the newest park in the system. Located at 135 Stoneridge Parkway near the Brookside subdivision on the South side of Waldron Road. Plans are in development for the layout of the park.
Community Garden Park
The Community Garden is located at 337 Stones River Road (at the green space next to the Senior Citizens Center). Anyone who wants to be involved, should contact Parks and Recreations. Before working in the Community Garden, you must sign a waiver. Waivers are available at the Parks and Recreation building located at 204 Sand Hill Road and at the Senior Citizens Center located at 337 Stones River Road.
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Facility Rentals
The Parks and Recreation Department also schedules rental times for both the Multi-Purpose Building (behind La Vergne City Hall and the Library) and the Civic Auditorium (located at 283 Old Nashville Highway).
A refundable deposit and $25 per hour is charged to rent these facilities. Schedule early, these are both popular facilities among La Vergne residents.
For more information, see the links below.
Building Reservation Policy and Procedures
Parks and Recreation Pavilion Policy
Facility Use Acknowledgement and Agreement
Multi-Purpose Building
The Multi-Purpose Building is located behind La Vergne City Hall at 5093 Murfreesboro Road, by the ball fields. It is a brick building with a refrigerator, microwave and commercial sink, in the kitchenette. Free Wireless Internet Access is available to those that rent the facility as well.
The floors are carpeted. The walls are block which is painted. The restrooms are handicapped accessible. There are 20 tables and approximately 200 chairs. The usable space in the building is 70 x 40 feet which equals to 2,800 square feet. Capacity is 200 people, as noted by the City's Fire Marshal. For a map click here.
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Civic Auditorium
The Civic Auditorium is located at 283 Old Nashville Highway and has a full kitchen with refrigerator, sink, stove and microwave. Free Wired and Wireless Internet Access is available to those that rent the facility as well.
The floors are hardwood. The walls are made with drywall. There are handicapped accessible restrooms in this facility. There are 12 tables and 100 chairs in this facility. The usable space is 33 x 43 feet, which equals to 1,400 square feet. Capacity is 125 people, as noted by the City's Fire Marshal. For a map click here.
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Programs
The Parks and Recreation Department offers programs throughout the year for
citizens of all ages. In addition to activities sponsored by the Department,
La Vergne’s recreation programs also include pee wee and little league
baseball, youth football and in-line hockey. Those leagues are
self-contained but work with the Department in a variety of ways.
Activities for all ages
Classes will be cancelled if Rutherford County Schools close for inclement weather. For questions about these classes please call the La Vergne Parks & Recreation 793-3224.
TTI Baton: The Tennessee Twirlers' program focuses on the use of baton twirling to develop poise, grace, and hand-eye-coordination. The program is great as a recreational activity or to train and travel for the competitive sport. The 12 week fall classes began August 30th and are offered on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-6:15pm at the La Vergne Multi-Purpose Building.
Clogging: Clogging is offered at the La Vergne Civic Auditorium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm. Please call the Parks & Recreation office for the current dates at 793-3224. The class is open to all ages. Sharon Whitley is the instructor for this class.
Jazzercise: Jazzercise combines effective exercise with jazz dance-based choreography and popular music. Each 60-minute high energy class includes a warm up, aerobic segment, muscle toning and flexibility exercises, and a cool-down. The non competitive atmosphere makes it easy for people of all fitness levels to participate. Jacqueline Dixon is the Jazzercise Instructor for this class. Classes are Monday 6-7pm, Wednesday & Thursday 5:45-6:45pm and Saturday 8-10am at the La Vergne Multi-Purpose Building. For more information you may email Jackie at bjcdixon @ aol.com or visit the website http://www.jazzercise.com/.
M.A.D.E. Fitness Boot Camp: At M.A.D.E Fitness Boot Camp we focus on promoting a healthier and active lifestyle through intense training and fun boot camp sessions. Our fitness program is full of redefining, exciting, and stimulating exercises that will not only change a person physically but mentally as well. We are a program that offers you dynamic and innovative training styles each and every time you walk through the door. Bronson Colbert and Omar Edward are the instructors for this class which is every Tuesday from 7:00-8:00pm and Saturday from 10:30-11:30am at the La Vergne Multi-Purpose Building. For more information you may visit their website www.madefitness.web.com or see their flyer.
Round Dancing: Round Dancing is a form of social ballroom dancing in which the steps are choreographed precisely to the music. All the couples dance in unison. The steps and figures are the same as ballroom and rhythms are the familiar ballroom rhythms. Bob and Rachel Boudrow are the instructors; classes are held at the La Vergne Civic Auditorium on Friday evenings at 6:30pm for beginners and there is a refresher class at 8:00pm for those who have round danced before. For more information see their flyer.
Zumba: Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance workout using the principles of interval training and resistance exercise. This workout will boost your metabolism and tone your body. Who knew an hour of dancing could produce such results?! The weight loss and toning benefits of hip-swishing and shimmying make this dance workout one of the most popular today! Jane Ascher is the instructor for this class. Classes are Monday & Wednesday at 5:30pm and Saturday 8:30-9:30am at the La Vergne Civic Auditorium.
Baseball/Softball www.lavergnebsa.org
Basketball www.UniversalSportsLeague.org
Cheerleading www.lavergneyouthfootball.org
Football www.lavergneyouthfootball.org
In-Line Hockey www.youthincorporated.org
Soccer www.nrssoccer.org
Girls Volleyball www.universalsportsleague.org
For more information, contact La Vergne Parks & Recreation Dept. at 793-3224.
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Events
The Parks and Recreation Department offers events throughout the year for citizens of all ages. We have the Easter Egg Hunt in the spring, Adventure Quest Camp for school-aged children in the summer, the Howl at the Moon 5K Run and Trail of Treats in the fall.
For more information, contact La Vergne Parks & Recreation Dept. at 793-3224.
January
February
Groundhog Day - February 2
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
March
Fields Open for Practice - March 12
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
LBSA Tournament - March 23-25
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
La Vergne Egg Hunt event - March 31
Location: BiCentennial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
Opening Day - March 31
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
April
Annual Earth Day event - April 22
Location: Brookside Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
May
LBSA Tournament - May 4-6
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Sign-ups - May 5
Location: Parks and Recreation Building
Call: 793-3224 for more information
Annual Senior Prom - May 5
The annual Senior Prom for senior citizens will take place May 5 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Building behind City Hall, near the ball fields. This event is for seniors 60 and older. Tickets are available at the Center, 337 Stones River Road. For more information, contact the Center at 793-3048.
Location: Multi-Purpose Building
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
LBSA Tournament - May 18-20
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
June
Music in the Park - June 9
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
Summer Camp 1 - June 11
Location: Roy Waldron Elementary School
Time: 8:00am-4:30pm
Call: 793-3224 for more information
Summer Camp 2 - June 18
Location: Roy Waldron Elementary School
Time: 8:00am-4:30pm
Call: 793-3224 for more information
LBSA Tournament - June 22-24
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
Summer Camp 3 - June 25
Location: Roy Waldron Elementary School
Time: 8:00am-4:30pm
Call: 793-3224 for more information
LBSA Tournament - June 29-July1
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
July
Patriotic Picnic in the Park event - July 4
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
Summer Camp 4 - July 9
Location: Roy Waldron Elementary School
Time: 8:00am-4:30pm
Call: 793-3224 for more information
Summer Camp 5 - July 16
Location: Roy Waldron Elementary School
Time: 8:00am-4:30pm
Call: 793-3224 for more information
LYFL Practice Begins - July 23
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
Summer Camp 6 - July 23
Location: Roy Waldron Elementary School
Time: 8:00am-4:30pm
Call: 793-3224 for more information
August
National Night Out - August 7
Information
Location: Veteran's Memorial Park
Call: Officer Buster Locklayer at 793-7744 for more information
Movie in the Park - August 10
Information
Location: Veteran's Memorial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
Howl at the Moon 5K Race - August 31
Location: Veteran's Memorial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
2011 Results
September
Old Timers' Festival - September 14-16
Location: Veteran's Memorial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
October
Trail of Treats - October 27
Location: Veteran's Memorial Park
Call: 793-3224 for more information
November
Senior Citizens Thanksgiving - November 20
Location: Multi-Purpose Building
Call: 793-3224 for more information
December
La Vergne Parade of Lights and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - December 8
Location: Veterans Memorial Park down Murfreesboro Road to City Hall
Call: 793-3224 for more information
Senior Citizens Christmas - December 18
Location: Multi-Purpose Building
Call: 793-3224 for more information
For more information, contact La Vergne Parks & Recreation Dept. at 793-3224.
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